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Twin City Liner

Twin City Liner

 

photo: heute.at

The 33 meter long, 40 ton passenger ship / catamaran Twin City Liner ran aground on the Danube Canal near Vienna, Austria.   The Twin City Liner was proceeding along the canal with 100 people when it suffered an engine failure allowing the vessel onto the canal’s embankment.   Ten passengers suffered minor injuries with two taken to hospital.  The remaining passengers were safely transferred ashore and were aided by the local fire brigade.   The passenger ship suffered no damage or pollution and was able to refloat itself a short time later the same day.   The Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

More photos at heute.at and diepresse.com

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Kelheim

Kelheim

The 110 meter long self-propelled car tranport vessel Kelheim became disabled on the Danube River near Vienna, Austria.  The Kelheim had suffered an engine failure while proceeding upstream and had to drop anchor to avoid going adrift.   The Kelheim, with 100 small cars on board, blocked traffic on the river until another vessel later pulled the Kelheim into the harbour at Racklau.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.

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